What's In My Travel Makeup Bag?

Monday, March 7, 2016

I always wonder what other people pack when they travel. Out of everything you have at home, how do you know what to take with you and what to leave behind that you know you won't need? Over the last few years I've done a lot of short-term trips (and a few long ones), so I think I've finally figured out a system that works for me.

James and I went to Mexico a couple of weeks ago, to spend four beautiful days at Secrets Playa Mujeres, an all-inclusive resort just 30 minutes outside of Cancun. I was really impressed with how well our room was stocked, full with shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and even razors and sunscreen! Stay tuned to hear more on the trip later this week, but here is what I kept in my travel bag for our short but wonderful vacation.

This winter Sahajan's Nourish Face Cream has been saving my skin. I've been using it daily, once in the morning and again right before bed. The rich blend of vitamin C, antioxidants and coconut oil keeps my face hydrated and moisturized throughout the day. Since we'd never been to Mexico before, I wasn't sure what the air or pollution would have been like, so I brought this with me and I'm SO glad that I did.

The hardest part of packing makeup in a small travel bag is that you can't take every blush you own with you! I knew that because Mexico was going to be warm, I didn't need to bring full-size bottles of foundation or heavy-duty concealer with me. I kept it simple and brought what I knew would work well in the heat.

Unless I'm travelling for a wedding or special occasion, I try to keep it simple with the eye makeup. These are everyday staples: eye brushes, eyebrow kit, eyeliner, mascara and a small eye shadow palette.